The California City Management Foundation (CCMF) hosted two panel discussions this September at the League of California Cities Annual Conference in Anaheim and the MMANC Annual Conference near Yosemite National [...]
This summer, four students gained firsthand experience in local government through the City of Rolling Hills’ 2026 Summer Internship Program. The program was supported by a $5,000 award from the [...]
What inspired you to enter city management? My first real introduction to city management came during my time at Cal Poly Pomona. At that point in my life, I was [...]
Reflecting on your career, what first drew you to local government, and what kept you there? I actually began my career in journalism. After college, I worked as a reporter [...]
The California City Management Foundation is proud to host two engaging panel discussions this fall. This fall, CCMF will present at the League of California Cities (LOCC) Annual Conference in [...]
What inspired you to enter city management? My dream was never to become a city manager. My passion has always been economic development, working with businesses, facilitating transformative projects, generating jobs, strengthening communities [...]
Reflecting on your career, what first drew you to local government, and what kept you there? I was a political science major in college, but by my junior year, I [...]
The California City Management Foundation is excited to announce that its annual New & Future City Managers Seminar will take place Nov. 4-6, 2026, at the Westin Pasadena. Applications are [...]
City managers and local government professionals looking to expand their leadership skills through an executive education program are encouraged to apply for the California City Management Foundation’s Executive Education Grant. [...]
What inspired you to enter city management? I was drawn to the idea of using my finance skills to make a meaningful difference in my community and to see the [...]
Reflecting on your career, what first drew you to local government, and what kept you there? Before I ever set foot in a city hall, I worked construction, including a [...]
The California City Management Foundation (CCMF) is pleased to announce that the city of Vista and city of Rolling Hills have been selected as the recipients of the sixth annual [...]
The California City Management Foundation (CCMF) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 Wes McClure Scholarship: Jamey Sinardi - California Lutheran University Melanie Franceschini - University of Southern [...]
The mission of the California City Management Foundation is to promote and encourage excellence in city management in all of California’s 480+ incorporated cities and towns.
